21st Asian Science Park Association conference runs in HCM City

HCM City (VNA) – The Asian Science Park Association (ASPA) convened its 21st annual
conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20, gathering over 400 participants from
across the globe.

Themed “Science
Parks in Empowering Growth Quality and Competitiveness of National Economy”,
the event features reports and studies on live science parks, technologies for
better living standards, startup venture capital funding, smart cities, and renewable
energy, among others.

ASPA President
Hirohisa Uchida stressed environment protection is a global issue that requires
joint efforts to solve via the development of sustainable energy sources.

He said the
conference is an opportunity for ASPA members to exchange their initiatives and
experience in the field.

Nguyen Thanh
Phong, Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, said the southern economic
hub is working to build a 200-hectare science park that is estimated to cost
4.3 trillion VND (189.2 million USD).

The park will help
develop green and space technologies serving the city’s growth demand, he
added.

Phong called on enterprises
to continue investing in the local hi-tech sector, promising a favourable
business climate and simplified administrative procedures.

As part of the conference,
enterprises from the southern hub of Vietnam and ASPA members will organise an
exhibition showcasing their standout products, while outstanding start-ups and
hi-tech products will be awarded.

The ASPA is an
international non-governmental organisation established in Japan in 1997 to
promote development in the fields of science and technology, industry and
economy in Asia. It now has 138 members, including three in Vietnam - Saigon
Hi-tech Park, Da Nang Hi-tech Park and Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park.-VNA